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An adit.
In North America, the horizontal or sloped entrance to a mine is called a "Portal".
Portal more specifically refers to the portion of the shaft visible from the outside of the mine.
In some areas, the Portal portion of a horizontal shaft is called the "Drift Mouth" or "Drift Portal" as this shaft leads into a "Drift Mine".
With a vertical shaft, that portion would be called a "Collar".
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What is the opening of the windpipe to the outside of the body called?
The flap over the wind pipe entrance is called the epiglottis.
The sievelike disc-shaped opening in an echinoderm's body through which water enters and leaves is called what?
The sievelike disc-shaped opening in an echinoderm's body through which water enters and leaves is called the madreporite. It is the entrance to the water vascular system, which helps in functions like respiration and movement.
When a rock above a cave collapses what does it form?
It is called weathering.
What is the shortened studs above and below an opening are called?
They are called "jack studs" above the opening and "king studs" below the opening. These studs help support the header above the opening in a framed wall structure.
What is the opening at the top of the voicano called?
The opening at the top of a volcano is called a crater. It is where volcanic eruptions typically occur.
What is entrance to mines called?
A mine entrance is technically an 'adit'
What is a mine entrance called?
Adit
WHAT IS A MINE ENTRANCE-CALLED?
Adit
What is mine entrance called?
Adit
What is an entrance to a cave called?
An entrance to a cave is called a cave mouth or cave opening.
Can you write the sentence using the word mine?
The opening of the mine was at the entrance of the complex. "It's mine!" Yelled the toddler. Mine came first followed by Jessica's.
What is a horizontal mine entrance called?
The horizontal entrance is called a portal. If there are two portals, then you call the excavation a tunnel. If there is only one, it is call a drift or adit.
What do you call a cave entrance?
The opening is called the cave entrance or cave mouth. It is usually an "exit" formed by flowing water.
What is the meaning of adit?
An entrance or passage. Specifically: The nearly horizontal opening by which a mine is entered, or by which water and ores are carried away; -- called also drift and tunnel., Admission; approach; access.
What is the entrance to underground mines called?
The entrance to underground mines is called a portal or adit. It is the point of access for miners and equipment to enter and exit the mine.
What is An opening in a wall called?
An opening in a wall is typically called a doorway or an entrance. It can also be referred to as a portal or an aperture.
What is the opening of the windpipe to the outside of the body called?
The flap over the wind pipe entrance is called the epiglottis.
